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A new study from Spain published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with olive oil or mixed nuts (primarily walnuts) may counter age-related decline in cognitive function.

Eating walnuts may improve cognitive function, including memory, concentration and information processing speed, according to UCLA research published in the March issue of The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging.

In 2008 a global internet and phone survey was conducted on consumers' knowledge of fats. The survey found that 80% of those surveyed knew of omega-3 fatty acids and 70% knew that they were good choices.

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Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 ounces of walnuts per day, as part of a low saturated fat and low cholesterol diet, and not resulting in increased caloric intake may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, March 2004.

One ounce of walnuts provides 18g of total fat, 2.5g of monounsaturated fat, 13g of polyunsaturated fat, including 2.5g of alpha–linolenic acid — the plant-based omega–3.